2001 Swordsman 37 Aft Cabin Boat for Sale in Southampton
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Nicolle Associates
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2001 Swordsman 37 Aft Cabin ARAMIS£100,000 Exceptional, complete provenance, continuous improvement, known ownership since new.
ARAMIS is a wonderful example of the highly regarded Swordsman 37 and enjoys a very well documenteed history that is unlikely to be repeated.
Commissioned and originally owned by the founder of Nicolle Associates, Aramis has since passed through just three subsequent owners: a prominent superyacht owner; and two aircraft engineers; all of whom have maintained and improved her to exceptionally high standards. Remarkably, every change of ownership since launch has been handled by Nicolle Associates, providing an unusually complete and well-documented ownership history.
Throughout her twenty-five-year life, ARAMIS has benefited from continuous maintenance, sympathetic upgrading and meticulous care, resulting in what is undoubtedly one of the finest GRP classic motor yachts of her type available today.
Designed by the late Alan Burnard, whose Fairey Marine heritage is evident throughout the design, the Swordsman 37 successfully combines timeless British motor yacht styling with exceptional sea-keeping, practical cruising capability and beautifully crafted accommodation.
Unlike many classic motor yachts, ARAMIS has never suffered from deferred maintenance. Instead, every owner has continued a programme of careful improvement, ensuring she remains both mechanically and cosmetically exceptional.
Recent investment includes:
Raymarine Quantum Radar Replacement cutlass bearings and shaft seals Premium mattress and curtains New calorifier Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS electric outboard 32" TV/DVD/Soundbar Bespoke extended cockpit canopy enclosure Replacement saloon seating Replacement upper helm seating Upgraded navigation, masthead and mooring lights Freshwater filtration system New freshwater pump Replacement rear window Continuous annual mechanical servicing
Most recently, in May 2026, ARAMIS received her annual antifoul, new anodes, full engine and gearbox service together with replacement of the starboard shaft seal. A new genuine Cummins intercooler has been supplied and is scheduled for installation shortly.
In June 2026, all four service batteries were replaced as a preventative measure, further demonstrating the owners' commitment to maintaining the vessel to the highest possible standard.
Lovingly maintained by every owner since launch, ARAMIS represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely distinguished and exceptionally well-cared-for example of this sought-after British classic.
CURRENT OWNER'S COMMENTS
"ARAMIS has been a much-loved member of our family and has given us many wonderful years of enjoyment.
What attracted us to her was not only the timeless Swordsman styling and exceptional sea-keeping qualities, but also the evident care and attention she had received throughout her life.
We have continued that tradition of ownership, investing in her comfort, appearance and mechanical condition whenever required rather than simply maintaining her. Recent improvements include the extended cockpit enclosure, replacement interior and exterior seating, freshwater filtration system, upgraded lighting, preventative battery replacement and numerous mechanical improvements.
She remains a beautifully balanced cruising boat; equally comfortable pottering along the coast, entertaining guests in harbour or undertaking longer passages.
We are also including a comprehensive inventory of quality cruising equipment with the sale, allowing her next owners to step aboard and begin enjoying her immediately.
We hope her next owners will enjoy ARAMIS as much as we have."
FIRST OWNER'S COMMENTS
There are some boats that stay with you long after ownership ends and ARAMIS is one of them.
Having commissioned and owned her from new, it has been a genuine pleasure to watch each successive owner continue the same philosophy of careful stewardship. Rather than suffering the deferred maintenance that affects so many boats of this age, ARAMIS has benefited from owners who understood quality, appreciated good engineering and were prepared to invest in preserving her.
The result today is something genuinely unusual—a twenty-five-year-old motor yacht that feels cherished rather than simply maintained. Her presentation, engineering spaces, joinery, systems and overall condition reflect an ownership history that would be extremely difficult to replicate.
Perhaps even more remarkably, every change of ownership since launch has been handled by Nicolle Associates. That continuity provides a level of knowledge, provenance and confidence rarely available when purchasing a yacht of this age.
For buyers seeking a classic British motor yacht with pedigree, provenance and exceptional upkeep, ARAMIS deserves very serious consideration.
Finding a twenty-five-year-old motor yacht in excellent condition is not unusual. Finding one whose ownership, maintenance and improvement history is known from new is exceptionally rare. SPECIFICATIONPRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Builder: Bridgend Boat Yard, Plymouth for Swordsman Marine
Designer: Alan Burnard
Construction: GRP
Hull Type: Deep-V Planing Hull
LOA: 37ft (11.28m)
LWL: 31ft 3in
Beam: 11ft 6in (3.51m)
Draft: 3ft (0.91m)
Displacement: Approx. 7 tonnes
Fuel Capacity: 250 gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 70 gallons
Holding Tank: Twin heads connected to holding tank system
UK VAT Status: VAT Paid
MACHINERY
Twin Cummins 5.9BTM3 diesel engines
Power:2 x 370hp
Drive System:Direct shaft drive via reduction gearboxes
Propellers:Twin three-bladed bronze propellers
Cruising Speed:22 knots
Maximum Speed:29 knots
Range:Approximately 200 nautical miles
The Cummins 5.9 litre engines are widely regarded as one of Cummins' most dependable and long-lived marine diesel installations, offering straightforward servicing and an excellent worldwide parts network.
Engine Room Features
Hydraulic lifting cockpit sole providing outstanding engine access High quality engine room sound insulation Twin Racor fuel filters Remote coolant reservoirs Large clear-top seawater strainers Engine room lighting Engine room ventilation Hydraulic steering Twin alternators Distribution panel Battery charger Inverter Shore power
Recent Mechanical Works
2019
Cutlass bearings replaced Propeller shaft seals replaced
2021
New calorifier installed
2025
New freshwater pump installed New charcoal freshwater filtration system installed
May 2026
Engines serviced Gearboxes serviced New starboard propeller shaft seal Antifouled New anodes fitted Genuine Cummins intercooler supplied and scheduled for installation
Current engine hours: 900
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Shore power connection Battery charger Inverter 240V AC electrical system 12V DC electrical system Distribution panel Engine room electrical supply Navigation lights Anchor light Electric and manual bilge pumps
Recent Electrical Upgrades
2024
New navigation lights New mast lights New mooring lights Additional lighting upgrades
June 2026
All four batteries replaced as a preventative measure
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Navigation Equipment
Raymarine Quantum Radar (2019) Raymarine Radar Plotter Raymarine Autopilot Raymarine Log Raymarine Depth Sounder GPS Raymarine GMDSS VHF Fluxgate Compass Yeoman Plotter Navtex Magnetic Compass
Entertainment
32" TV/DVD/Soundbar (2022) Stereo system Cockpit speakers
ACCOMMODATION
raditional handcrafted teak joinery, generous natural light and a practical two-cabin layout create an atmosphere more akin to a gentleman's motor yacht than a production cruiser.Accommodation is provided for up to six guests in two comfortable cabins together with a convertible saloon.
The interior is beautifully executed in traditional Swordsman style, featuring handcrafted teak joinery, teak and cherry sole boards, quality upholstery and abundant natural light throughout.
Every owner has preserved the boat's original character whilst sympathetically introducing carefully considered improvements.
OWNER'S CABIN (AFT)
Large island double berth Dressing table Hanging locker Extensive storage Opening window Ensuite heads compartment
AFT ENSUITE HEADS
Marine WC Wash basin Shower Teak shower grating Storage lockers Opening window
FORWARD CABIN
Twin V-berths converting to a generous double Hanging locker Dressing area Storage beneath berths Opening hatch
2019 Improvements
Premium quality mattress New curtains
SALOON
U-shaped dinette Convertible double berth Teak dining table Drinks cabinet Storage beneath seating Opening windows Overhead hatch
2024
New saloon seating
GALLEY
Twin stainless steel sinks Hot and cold pressurised water Four burner cooker Grill Oven Refrigerator with freezer compartment Extensive storage throughout
FORWARD HEADS
Marine WC Wash basin Shower Storage lockers Teak shower grating
COCKPIT & DECK EQUIPMENT
Teak cockpit sole Teak side decks Teak foredeck detailing Custom teak mast Stainless steel pulpit Stainless steel fairleads Stainless steel cleats Bathing platform with teak treads Boarding ladder with teak treads Bruce anchor Electric anchor windlass Anchor chain Cockpit lighting
2024
Bespoke extended cockpit canopy enclosure New upper helm seating
2025
New rear window
INCLUDED INVENTORY
The owners are including a comprehensive inventory of useful cruising equipment, enabling the next owner to step aboard and enjoy ARAMIS immediately.
Included within the sale are:
2 x Crewsaver Crewfit 180N Pro automatic lifejackets 2 x Meaco DD8L Junior dehumidifiers 3 x tube heaters Dinghy air pump Flat cassette freshwater hose Forward deck sun canopy Selection of additional boating equipment and cruising accessories
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
EPIRB Fire extinguishers Electric bilge pumps Manual bilge pump Navigation lights Horseshoe lifebuoys
TENDER & OUTBOARD
Tender
Zodiac C240 inflatable tender.
Outboard
Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS electric outboard (2022).
Reported by the owners to remain in near-new condition and supplied complete with battery and charger.
MAINTENANCE HISTORY SUMMARY
2019
Cutlass bearings replaced Shaft seals replaced Raymarine Quantum Radar fitted Premium mattress and curtains
2021
New calorifier
2022
Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS electric outboard 32" TV/DVD/Soundbar
2024
Extended cockpit canopy New saloon seating New upper helm seating New navigation, masthead and mooring lights
2025
Freshwater pump Freshwater filtration system Rear window replacement
2026
Antifoul New anodes Engine service Gearbox service Starboard propeller shaft seal replaced Genuine Cummins intercooler supplied for installation All four batteries replaced as a preventative measure (23 June 2026)
ARAMIS is a wonderful example of the highly regarded Swordsman 37 and enjoys a very well documenteed history that is unlikely to be repeated.
Commissioned and originally owned by the founder of Nicolle Associates, Aramis has since passed through just three subsequent owners: a prominent superyacht owner; and two aircraft engineers; all of whom have maintained and improved her to exceptionally high standards. Remarkably, every change of ownership since launch has been handled by Nicolle Associates, providing an unusually complete and well-documented ownership history.
Throughout her twenty-five-year life, ARAMIS has benefited from continuous maintenance, sympathetic upgrading and meticulous care, resulting in what is undoubtedly one of the finest GRP classic motor yachts of her type available today.
Designed by the late Alan Burnard, whose Fairey Marine heritage is evident throughout the design, the Swordsman 37 successfully combines timeless British motor yacht styling with exceptional sea-keeping, practical cruising capability and beautifully crafted accommodation.
Unlike many classic motor yachts, ARAMIS has never suffered from deferred maintenance. Instead, every owner has continued a programme of careful improvement, ensuring she remains both mechanically and cosmetically exceptional.
Recent investment includes:
Raymarine Quantum Radar Replacement cutlass bearings and shaft seals Premium mattress and curtains New calorifier Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS electric outboard 32" TV/DVD/Soundbar Bespoke extended cockpit canopy enclosure Replacement saloon seating Replacement upper helm seating Upgraded navigation, masthead and mooring lights Freshwater filtration system New freshwater pump Replacement rear window Continuous annual mechanical servicing
Most recently, in May 2026, ARAMIS received her annual antifoul, new anodes, full engine and gearbox service together with replacement of the starboard shaft seal. A new genuine Cummins intercooler has been supplied and is scheduled for installation shortly.
In June 2026, all four service batteries were replaced as a preventative measure, further demonstrating the owners' commitment to maintaining the vessel to the highest possible standard.
Lovingly maintained by every owner since launch, ARAMIS represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely distinguished and exceptionally well-cared-for example of this sought-after British classic.
CURRENT OWNER'S COMMENTS
"ARAMIS has been a much-loved member of our family and has given us many wonderful years of enjoyment.
What attracted us to her was not only the timeless Swordsman styling and exceptional sea-keeping qualities, but also the evident care and attention she had received throughout her life.
We have continued that tradition of ownership, investing in her comfort, appearance and mechanical condition whenever required rather than simply maintaining her. Recent improvements include the extended cockpit enclosure, replacement interior and exterior seating, freshwater filtration system, upgraded lighting, preventative battery replacement and numerous mechanical improvements.
She remains a beautifully balanced cruising boat; equally comfortable pottering along the coast, entertaining guests in harbour or undertaking longer passages.
We are also including a comprehensive inventory of quality cruising equipment with the sale, allowing her next owners to step aboard and begin enjoying her immediately.
We hope her next owners will enjoy ARAMIS as much as we have."
FIRST OWNER'S COMMENTS
There are some boats that stay with you long after ownership ends and ARAMIS is one of them.
Having commissioned and owned her from new, it has been a genuine pleasure to watch each successive owner continue the same philosophy of careful stewardship. Rather than suffering the deferred maintenance that affects so many boats of this age, ARAMIS has benefited from owners who understood quality, appreciated good engineering and were prepared to invest in preserving her.
The result today is something genuinely unusual—a twenty-five-year-old motor yacht that feels cherished rather than simply maintained. Her presentation, engineering spaces, joinery, systems and overall condition reflect an ownership history that would be extremely difficult to replicate.
Perhaps even more remarkably, every change of ownership since launch has been handled by Nicolle Associates. That continuity provides a level of knowledge, provenance and confidence rarely available when purchasing a yacht of this age.
For buyers seeking a classic British motor yacht with pedigree, provenance and exceptional upkeep, ARAMIS deserves very serious consideration.
Finding a twenty-five-year-old motor yacht in excellent condition is not unusual. Finding one whose ownership, maintenance and improvement history is known from new is exceptionally rare. SPECIFICATIONPRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Builder: Bridgend Boat Yard, Plymouth for Swordsman Marine
Designer: Alan Burnard
Construction: GRP
Hull Type: Deep-V Planing Hull
LOA: 37ft (11.28m)
LWL: 31ft 3in
Beam: 11ft 6in (3.51m)
Draft: 3ft (0.91m)
Displacement: Approx. 7 tonnes
Fuel Capacity: 250 gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 70 gallons
Holding Tank: Twin heads connected to holding tank system
UK VAT Status: VAT Paid
MACHINERY
Twin Cummins 5.9BTM3 diesel engines
Power:2 x 370hp
Drive System:Direct shaft drive via reduction gearboxes
Propellers:Twin three-bladed bronze propellers
Cruising Speed:22 knots
Maximum Speed:29 knots
Range:Approximately 200 nautical miles
The Cummins 5.9 litre engines are widely regarded as one of Cummins' most dependable and long-lived marine diesel installations, offering straightforward servicing and an excellent worldwide parts network.
Engine Room Features
Hydraulic lifting cockpit sole providing outstanding engine access High quality engine room sound insulation Twin Racor fuel filters Remote coolant reservoirs Large clear-top seawater strainers Engine room lighting Engine room ventilation Hydraulic steering Twin alternators Distribution panel Battery charger Inverter Shore power
Recent Mechanical Works
2019
Cutlass bearings replaced Propeller shaft seals replaced
2021
New calorifier installed
2025
New freshwater pump installed New charcoal freshwater filtration system installed
May 2026
Engines serviced Gearboxes serviced New starboard propeller shaft seal Antifouled New anodes fitted Genuine Cummins intercooler supplied and scheduled for installation
Current engine hours: 900
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Shore power connection Battery charger Inverter 240V AC electrical system 12V DC electrical system Distribution panel Engine room electrical supply Navigation lights Anchor light Electric and manual bilge pumps
Recent Electrical Upgrades
2024
New navigation lights New mast lights New mooring lights Additional lighting upgrades
June 2026
All four batteries replaced as a preventative measure
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Navigation Equipment
Raymarine Quantum Radar (2019) Raymarine Radar Plotter Raymarine Autopilot Raymarine Log Raymarine Depth Sounder GPS Raymarine GMDSS VHF Fluxgate Compass Yeoman Plotter Navtex Magnetic Compass
Entertainment
32" TV/DVD/Soundbar (2022) Stereo system Cockpit speakers
ACCOMMODATION
raditional handcrafted teak joinery, generous natural light and a practical two-cabin layout create an atmosphere more akin to a gentleman's motor yacht than a production cruiser.Accommodation is provided for up to six guests in two comfortable cabins together with a convertible saloon.
The interior is beautifully executed in traditional Swordsman style, featuring handcrafted teak joinery, teak and cherry sole boards, quality upholstery and abundant natural light throughout.
Every owner has preserved the boat's original character whilst sympathetically introducing carefully considered improvements.
OWNER'S CABIN (AFT)
Large island double berth Dressing table Hanging locker Extensive storage Opening window Ensuite heads compartment
AFT ENSUITE HEADS
Marine WC Wash basin Shower Teak shower grating Storage lockers Opening window
FORWARD CABIN
Twin V-berths converting to a generous double Hanging locker Dressing area Storage beneath berths Opening hatch
2019 Improvements
Premium quality mattress New curtains
SALOON
U-shaped dinette Convertible double berth Teak dining table Drinks cabinet Storage beneath seating Opening windows Overhead hatch
2024
New saloon seating
GALLEY
Twin stainless steel sinks Hot and cold pressurised water Four burner cooker Grill Oven Refrigerator with freezer compartment Extensive storage throughout
FORWARD HEADS
Marine WC Wash basin Shower Storage lockers Teak shower grating
COCKPIT & DECK EQUIPMENT
Teak cockpit sole Teak side decks Teak foredeck detailing Custom teak mast Stainless steel pulpit Stainless steel fairleads Stainless steel cleats Bathing platform with teak treads Boarding ladder with teak treads Bruce anchor Electric anchor windlass Anchor chain Cockpit lighting
2024
Bespoke extended cockpit canopy enclosure New upper helm seating
2025
New rear window
INCLUDED INVENTORY
The owners are including a comprehensive inventory of useful cruising equipment, enabling the next owner to step aboard and enjoy ARAMIS immediately.
Included within the sale are:
2 x Crewsaver Crewfit 180N Pro automatic lifejackets 2 x Meaco DD8L Junior dehumidifiers 3 x tube heaters Dinghy air pump Flat cassette freshwater hose Forward deck sun canopy Selection of additional boating equipment and cruising accessories
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
EPIRB Fire extinguishers Electric bilge pumps Manual bilge pump Navigation lights Horseshoe lifebuoys
TENDER & OUTBOARD
Tender
Zodiac C240 inflatable tender.
Outboard
Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS electric outboard (2022).
Reported by the owners to remain in near-new condition and supplied complete with battery and charger.
MAINTENANCE HISTORY SUMMARY
2019
Cutlass bearings replaced Shaft seals replaced Raymarine Quantum Radar fitted Premium mattress and curtains
2021
New calorifier
2022
Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS electric outboard 32" TV/DVD/Soundbar
2024
Extended cockpit canopy New saloon seating New upper helm seating New navigation, masthead and mooring lights
2025
Freshwater pump Freshwater filtration system Rear window replacement
2026
Antifoul New anodes Engine service Gearbox service Starboard propeller shaft seal replaced Genuine Cummins intercooler supplied for installation All four batteries replaced as a preventative measure (23 June 2026)
